1 Timothy 6
1 As for slaves [DOU] [who are believers, teach them that they] should consider that it is right for them to honor their masters in every way. If they do that, people will not speak (against/evil about) God [MTY] and they will not speak (against/evil about) that which [we apostles] teach, [because they will see that the slaves are being respectful of their masters].
Alle, die das Joch des Sklaven tragen, sollen ihre Herren aller Ehre würdig halten, auf daß der Name Gottes und die Lehre nicht gelästert werden.
2 [Slaves] who have masters who believe [in Christ] must not be disrespectful to their masters just because their masters are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve [their masters] even better because [their masters] are fellow believers whom [God] loves and who benefit when [the slaves] serve them well. As you teach these things [to your congregation], exhort/urge [people] that they do them.
Die aber Gläubige zu Herren haben, sollen sie deshalb nicht für gering erachten, weil sie Brüder sind, vielmehr nur um so williger ihnen dienen, weil sie Gläubige und Geliebte sind, die sich des Wohltuns befleißigen. Dies lehre und schärfe ein!
3 Some people teach things that are different. What they teach (does not agree with/is not like) the correct teaching that our Lord Jesus Christ [taught] (OR, that is about our Lord Jesus Christ). They do not say that we should conduct our lives (in a [godly manner/] a [manner that pleases God]).
Wer anders lehrt und sich nicht an die gesunden Worte unseres Herrn Jesus Christus hält und nicht an die Lehre, die der Frömmigkeit entsprechend ist,
4 Such people are very proud and do not understand anything [HYP]. Instead, they abnormally/wrongly desire to [argue about unimportant] matters and about certain words. As a result, [people who listen to them] (envy [others/] to have what others have). They quarrel [with others and with one another]. They say bad things about [others. They] suspect/think that [others] have evil ([motives/reasons for doing what they do]).
der ist verblendet und versteht nichts, sondern krankt an Grübelei und Zanksucht. Daraus entstehen Neid, Streit, Lästerungen, böser Argwohn,
5 Their whole way of thinking has become completely wrong [because] they have rejected the true [doctrine/teaching]. As a result, they [mistakenly] think that (by practicing religion/by saying that they believe in God) they will gain a lot of [money].
Reibereien unter Menschen, die verdorben sind in ihrem Denken und die den Sinn für die Wahrheit verloren haben, Menschen, die meinen, die Frömmigkeit sei eine Quelle des Erwerbs.
6 [Well, we] truly do gain great [benefit] when we conduct our lives (in a [godly manner/] a [manner that pleases God]) and we are content [with what we have].
Ja, Frömmigkeit ist eine gute Quelle des Erwerbs, dann, wenn sie mit Genügsamkeit verbunden ist.
7 We brought nothing into the world [when we were born], and we cannot take anything out [of it when we die],
Wir haben nichts in diese Welt hereingebracht und können auch nichts mit hinausnehmen.
8 so if we have food and clothing, we should be satisfied with these.
Wenn wir Nahrung und Kleidung haben, lasset uns damit zufrieden sein.
9 But some people strongly desire to be rich. As a result, they [do wrong things to get money, and this will cause them to] be caught/trapped [MET] as animals get caught in traps. They foolishly desire many things, and those desires cause them to get hurt. And God will completely reject [them]!
Die aber danach trachten, reich zu werden, fallen in Versuchung und in Schlingen des Teufels, in viele sinnlose und schädliche Begierden, die die Menschen in Verderben und Untergang stürzen.
10 All kinds of bad things will happen to people who [PRS] desire to have a lot of money. Because some people longed for money, they have stopped believing the doctrine/teaching [that all of us believe] and they have caused themselves much grief/sadness.
Die Liebe zum Geld ist eine Wurzel aller Übel. Manche sind schon in dem Trachten danach vom Glauben abgeirrt und haben sich selber viele Schmerzen zugezogen.
11 But as for you, who are a man who [serves God], (keep completely away from such love of money/do not be like the people who love money). Decide that you will do what is right, and that you will (be godly/do what pleases God). Decide that you will trust [God], and that you will love [others]. Endure [difficult circumstances]. Always be gentle [with people].
Du aber, Mann Gottes, fliehe dies! Strebe vielmehr nach Gerechtigkeit, Frömmigkeit, Glauben, Liebe, Geduld und Sanftmut.
12 Try earnestly and with all your energy/strength [MET] to live in accordance with what you believe. [Continue to do your tasks well in order that] you will know for sure that you will live eternally. Remember that [God] chose you to [live with him], and that when many elders were listening you said strongly ([what you believe/that you trust in Christ]). (aiōnios g166)
Kämpfe den guten Kampf des Glaubens; ergreife das ewige Leben, zu dem du berufen bist, für das du vor vielen Zeugen das herrliche Bekenntnis abgelegt hast. (aiōnios g166)
13 God, who gives life to all things, knows everything that you do. Christ Jesus also knows everything that you do. He strongly declared what was true when [he was on trial before] Pontius Pilate.
Vor Gott, der allen Dingen Leben gibt, sowie vor Christus Jesus, der unter Pontius Pilatus das herrliche Bekenntnis abgelegt hat, gebiete ich dir:
14 I command you that as you keep all that in mind, in every way you (hold fast/obey) to what Christ has commanded us [DOU]. (Hold fast/obey) to those teachings in a way that our Lord Jesus Christ cannot (criticize you about/say that what you did was wrong), until he comes again.
Bewahre unbefleckt und ohne Tadel dein Amt bis zum Erscheinen unseres Herrn Jesus Christus.
15 [Remember that God] will cause Jesus to come again at the proper time. God is awesome! He is the only Ruler! He rules over all other people who rule!
Zur rechten Zeit wird es der selige, alleinige Gebieter kundtun, der König der Könige, der Herr der Herrscher,
16 He is the only one who will never die, [and he lives in heaven surrounded by] light [that is so bright that] no one can approach it! He is the one whom no person has ever seen and whom no person is able to see! My desire is that all people will honor him and that he [will rule] powerfully [MTY] forever! (May it be so!/Amen!) (aiōnios g166)
der allein Unsterblichkeit besitzt und in einem unzugänglichen Lichte wohnt, den nie ein Mensch gesehen hat, noch sehen kann. Ihm sei Preis und Macht in Ewigkeit. Amen. (aiōnios g166)
17 Tell [the believers] who are rich here in this present world that they should not be proud, and that they should not trust in their many [possessions], because they cannot be certain [how long they will have them]. Teach them that instead of [trusting in their wealth, they should trust] in God. He is the one who generously gives us everything we have in order that we may enjoy it. (aiōn g165)
Den Reichen dieser Welt gebiete, sich nicht zu überheben und nicht auf ungewissen Reichtum zu vertrauen, vielmehr auf Gott, der alles reichlich zum Genuß uns darreicht. (aiōn g165)
18 Also, tell them that their good deeds must be as plentiful [as their money]. Specifically, they should share very generously with others [what they have].
Sie sollen Gutes tun, an guten Werken reich werden, freigebig und mitteilsam sein
19 If they do that, [Jesus will give them a great reward. It will be as though] they are piling up [in heaven] treasure for themselves that will (be a good [basis on which they may rely] for/result in their) receiving a great reward in the future (OR, which will be [as] solid [as] the foundation [MET] [of a house]). By doing this they will experience what real life is like.
und also eine feste Grundlage für die Zukunft sich zusammentragen, damit sie für sich das wahre Leben erlangen.
20 Timothy, faithfully proclaim/protect the true message (OR, do the work) that [Jesus] has given [to you]. (Avoid/Do not listen to) [people who want to] chatter about things that are not important to God. (Avoid/Do not listen to) [people who claim/say that they have] ‘true knowledge’ but who say things that oppose/contradict [our true teaching].
Timotheus! Bewahre das anvertraute Gut! Vermeide leeres, unheiliges Geschwätz sowie die Streitfragen der fälschlich sogenannten "Erkenntnis".
21 ([Keep completely away from/Reject completely]) [such teaching. Remember that] some people who claim [to have this ‘knowledge’] have stopped believing what [all of us] believe. ([I desire that/May]) [God continue to act] kindly toward you all.
Einige, die sich dazu bekannt haben, sind am Glauben irre geworden. Die Gnade sei mit euch.
